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Synology DS415+ Network Application ServerJune 17, 2015 - SOHO. Is that still a thing? Of course it is. Synology steps up to the plate to knock it out of the park again. The DS415+ is a 4 drive bay model with a pricier list price and much faster speeds. This is perfect for that small or home office. Read full article

Kingston HyperX Cloud 2 Pro Gaming HeadsetMarch 26, 2015 - The industry is changing. Scratch that, it has changed. Mobile games are really starting to come out as a giant market segment, but fear not, the PC has tons more to offer. What do you do when you want a great gaming headset that will work for everything? Look no further than the Kingston HyperX Cloud II Pro Gaming Headset. Read full article

ChargerLeashFebruary 11, 2015 - In a world filled with various cables and connections, it's nice to know there are some companies that care about your connection. The ChargerLeash wants to make sure you never leave your cable behind. It presents an audible alarm when you unplug a device from it to remind you not to leave it behind. Does it work? Yes. Read full article

D-Link DCS-5020L Wireless Pan/Tilt IP CameraJanuary 1, 2015 - It was only a few years ago that you couldn't buy inexpensive and well working pan/title IP cameras that just worked out of the box. Sure, there was a few "IP camera" that were cheap, but they were cheap in every sense of the word. D-Link has really pushed the security camera market to be available to nearly everyone at a great price point and the DCS-5020L is a great example of that. Read full article

Kingston Mobilelite G4December 10, 2014 - You're sitting with a slightly older laptop or other type of computer that lacks a SD card reader built in and you think to yourself... "I should get a card reader for this thing." Two things to make sure of are the portability and that it can read the most common sizes of cards along with the current formats. Thankfully, the Kingston Mobilelite G4 reads SDXC cards in both full and micro sizes and is $10 to boot. Read full article

Actiontec Wifi Deadspot EliminatorJuly 31, 2014 - Did you know that there are still houses out there that don't have the needed network wiring support for all the connected devices we have these days? If you have a house that just has electricity to every room without any other wiring, what are you to do? Use those electrical circuits and bridge your network with a HomePlug network with the Actiontec WiFi Dead Spot Eliminator. Read full article

Meizu MX3 ProblemsMay 9, 2014 - Smartphones come in many shapes and sizes and Meizu is an international brand that makes some compelling hardware for their target markets. While they were at CES showing off the MX3, we were given a chance to review it for a possible US market push. What we found was that not everything is where it needs to be. Read full article

Bass Egg VerbFebruary 24, 2014 - What if we told you that your kitchen table can be a speaker? The Bass Egg Verb is a Bluetooth speaker that uses a transducer instead of a speaker to pump sound through flat surfaces. We're impressed with the sound quality and the range of different types of sounds you get from different materials. It is a quality product. Read full article

Actiontec Wireless Network Extender + MoCA Kit - WCB3000NK01February 3, 2014 - Remember when the days of using a wireless network was only for laptops and mobile devices only? Those days are gone with most houses fully embracing wireless over having to hardwire all the connections. What happens if you have some bad signal areas? Enter the Actiontec Wireless Network Extender + MoCA kit. All you need is your coax cabling that's already wired for your TVs to make it work. Read full article

Meizu MX3 UnboxingJanuary 18, 2014 - Welcome to the first unboxing article at ASE Publishing. We'll be featuring most of the products that come in with these types of short articles to get your taste buds all ready for the real review. Check out what's in the MX3 box as we open it. Read full article

Kingston Mobilelite WirelessNovember 21, 2013 - There's a trend in mobile devices. More and more of them are removing the external storage option. What was once a big feature has now been pushed aside for unified internal storage. Sure, it makes it more streamlined in the user experience, but you lose the ability to expand your storage. Worse, you lose the ability to backup data directly. Enter Kingston with the Mobilelite Wireless to fix this problem. Read full article

Sapphire Edge HD4 Mini PCMay 14, 2013 - Entertainment PCs used to be all the rage. Nowadays, Android and the like are pushing into their territory. Wouldn't you rather have a real computer serving your needs? The Sapphire Edge HD4 is just that. Put whatever OS you want on it and it is good to go. Read full article

Logitech G710+ Mechanical Gaming KeyboardMay 2, 2013 - You might be saying... "Another keyboard review?" This is a different type of product than just a normal keyboard. The Logitech G710+ may be a gaming keyboard, but it is much more. Mechanical switches control how this keyboard works and if you've never used one, run out and try it now. It is that good. Low noise and good tactile feedback make this product a winner. Read full article

EnerPlex Kickr IV And Jumpr Solar Power PackMarch 13, 2013 - Quick, you have an extended power outage and your cell phone is running out. Do you have a plan to keep in contact with your friends and family or to get help if something happens? If you answered no, it's time to think about getting a USB solar charging solution. EnerPlex's Kickr IV paired with the Jumpr allows you to not only charge your devices, but to capture the sun's power while you're using the device. Read full article

Kingston Wi-DriveFebruary 19, 2013 - Nothing beats a vacation. Well, except when you bring your mobile device with you and can't decide on what videos or music you should load since you don't have enough storage space. That part isn't so good, but why should you have to make that choice? Enter the Kingston Wi-Drive to mitigate your extra storage needs. It works with Android and iOS devices and is a portable NAS for your mobile devices. Read full article

Kingston SDX10V/128GB SDXC MemoryJanuary 5, 2013 - Technology marches forward. Remember SDHC topping out at 32GB? Yeah, we are over that now. Move over, Kingston has a new 128GB SDXC card to handle all your content creation projects with a single card. Don't want to juggle multiple, low capacity, cards? This review is for you. Read full article

Kingston MobileLite G3 USB3 SDXC Card ReaderSeptember 18, 2012 - It has been about three years since the MobileLite G2 was released. After that time, USB3 was released in force as was the new SDXC card format. It was time that Kingston stepped up and had a refreshed of its very mobile card reader and the MobileLite G3 was born. Read full article

Synology DS712+ Network Application ServerJune 22, 2012 - Small and medium business may look to the SOHO market to find inexpensive devices to fulfill a requirement without thinking down the road. Thinking ahead saves you time and money and that's where we find ourselves with the DS712+ from Synology. This NAS is targeting to the higher end crowd than the previously reviewed models and the horsepower proves that it is capable of delivering where it counts. Read full article

Rapoo Wireless Touchpad Keyboard E9080March 28, 2012 - Most products in the market are "me too" in design and features. Sure, it is good to stick with something that works, but trying something new and different could make the experience all the better. That is why Rapoo steps in with their new wireless input devices with some unique and space saving technology. Pair this with excellent industrial design and you have a winning product on your hands. Read full article

Netgear NeoTV NTV200 Streaming PlayerDecember 12, 2011 - Another streaming player? That's right, the Netgear NeoTV NTV200 may just be another streaming player, but they aren't all created equal. Netgear selected to leave out local content streaming on this product to focus on the experience and it clearly shows with the intuitive user interface. Read full article

Logitech M570 Wireless TrackballSeptember 12, 2011 - While we have many different input device reviews at ASE Publishing, we don't feature many stationary pointing device. This stops now as we bring the Logitech M570 Wireless Trackball for review and it brings new technology to this old style input device. Read full article

Cooler Master Storm Sirus 5.1 Gaming HeadsetJuly 19, 2011 - Cooler Master has built a reputation as a maker of high quality computer components and peripherals. However, there are always dangers in expanding into a new market, and today, ASE Labs has the Sirus 5.1 Gaming Headset; Cooler Master's latest entry in their Storm line of gaming and performance equipment. Does the headset stand up to the same quality standards as the rest of the Cooler Master Storm line? Read full article

Arctic Hobby Sky Rider 111June 22, 2011 - You want to get your kids outside and want them to have fun. Sure, they can still play stick ball... but that's so last century. Enter the Arctic Hobby Sky Rider 111. With this mechanical bird, you can take to the air and have a blast. Read full article

Memorex PurePlay Portable SpeakerApril 5, 2011 - There's a wide variety of iPod portable speaker/docking station products out there. Memorex is certainly no stranger to making them. The PurePlay portable speaker attempts to provide quality sound in a small and durable package. Memorex managed to step up to the challenge and succeeded. Despite some control nuances, the PurePlay still provides great sound on the go. Read full article

Cooler Master Storm Spawn Gaming MouseMarch 1, 2011 - Cooler Master may not be the first name you think of when talking about mice, but they have released a couple well-received products in the past year or so under their Storm sub-brand. Today, ASE Labs has their most recent release, the Cooler Master Storm Spawn gaming mouse. This mouse is supposed to slot in below the Inferno, but is it able to stand on its own as a great mouse? Read full article

Veebeam HDFebruary 28, 2011 - The Veebeam HD is a great way to watch all of your digital high definition content on your television. There's no sacrificing quality for ease here. This is full 1080p wireless digital content from your PC to your TV and it's never looked so good. Read full article

Swiftpoint Mouse For LaptopsFebruary 8, 2011 - If you own a laptop, you probably know what a pain it can be to use a trackpad or a nub. Sure, it works in a pinch, but you can't do much more on it than simple things. Ever played a game with a trackpad? Enter Swiftpoint with a mouse that brings true innovation to a crowded market. Notebook mice don't get much better than this product. Read full article

Lift Audio Icon Series 6mm Premium EarphonesJanuary 26, 2011 - To many people, earbuds aren't about sound quality so much as convenience. In order to have something more suitable for traveling, clear audio plays second fiddle to size and practicality. This doesn't need to be the case, however, and today ASE Labs has the Lift-Audio Icon Series premium earbuds in order to combat that perception. Read full article